Are extremely successful authors like James Patterson "hacks"?

There were best selling hacks throughout the past.
During the 20's 30's n shit.
You probably never read or heard of them.

Ever read Peter Kyne?
James Oliver Curwood?
Warwick Deeping?
P. C. Wren?

I haven't.

>>8657665
>Are extremely successful authors like James Patterson "hacks"?
Of coursh.
>do you think he will be remembered as one of the greats?
Of coursh not.

>>8657665
>There's something depressing about these authors who keep hitting the best seller lists, do you think he will be remembered as one of the greats?
It's that they assault you with their mediocrity. With most mediocre people, you can ignore it.

Most people are borderline retarded. All things mainstream tend to be dumbed down to whatever level of imagination or reading comprehension is most compatible with the masses.

>>8657665
He doesn't even write his own books. This dude is 100% just in it for the money.